Marwa Abdou

Senior Research Director @Canadian Chamber Of Commerce

Toronto, ON, CA

Developing and executing a long-term research agenda that positions the Chamber as a leading source of intelligence for Canadian business. Key responsibilities and outputs include- Publishing data commentaries with clear takeaways from major economic releases (GDP, labour force, CPI) and events- Designing high-frequency, interactive dashboards of Canadian business indicators- Hosting Canada’s Economy, Explained podcast, featuring conversations with top economists, data experts, and business leaders. Available on 14 platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify- Leading recurring, detailed analysis of Statistics Canada’s Canadian Survey on Business Conditions by industry, geography, firm size and age, ownership, and global engagement- Overseeing a new series of BDL Business Insights reports and policy briefs on business growth opportunities, barriers, and the impact of economic shocks- Directing and reviewing the work of others to ensure high-quality outputs relevant to Canadian business and policy- Contributing directly to major research projects and representing BDL at economic conferences, in the media, and with stakeholders at high-profile events.

Smith School of Business at Queen's University

Commerce

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)

Master of International Economics